Siege Ballista
Deploy a Ballista Totem that fires bolts skyward, to explode a short time after landing.
Very solid choice with strong damage or utility for most builds.
Gem Effects
Totem duration is 8 seconds
Limit 1 Totem
Totem gains +(0-75)% to all Elemental Resistances
Totem gains +(0-35)% to Chaos Resistance
Requirements
Best Support Gems for Siege Ballista
Ranked by synergy — the game won't tell you which combo deals the most damage
How to Use Siege Ballista Effectively
Practical tips you won't find on the tooltip
AoE Clearing
Invest in Area of Effect to cover more ground. Excellent for map clearing and handling packs efficiently.
Projectile Scaling
Extra projectiles (GMP) and Pierce/Chain/Fork dramatically multiply your clear. Choose based on mob density.
Ignite Potential
Fire skills can inflict Ignite for sustained DoT. Invest in Ignite Duration and Fire DoT multiplier for maximum burn damage.
Totem Strategy
Totems use your offensive stats but act independently. You can dodge boss mechanics while your totems deal damage.
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How to Get Siege Ballista
Use an Uncut Skill Gem to obtain Siege Ballista. These drop from enemies or can be purchased from the gem vendor once unlocked through the campaign.